Elif Shafak
Turkish-British author who writes in both Turkish and English and explores themes of gender, spirituality, and cultural identity. The Bastard of Istanbul and The Forty Rules of Love have made her one of the most widely read Turkish authors internationally.
Works
- The Bastard of IstanbulTurkish-Armenian families navigate hidden histories and forbidden love across generations
- The Forty Rules of LoveSpiritual quest through the life and teachings of thirteenth-century mystic Rumi
- Three Daughters of EveThree women's lives intersect at a cosmetics party, revealing secrets and conflicts
- The Island of Missing TreesMagical realism interweaves a woman's life with a sentient tree on a divided island
- 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange WorldA woman reflects on her life and relationships during her final moments alive
- The Architect's ApprenticeOttoman architect mentors a young apprentice in a sweeping historical romance